R&d Polymer Chemist

Risun Polymer International Co. Ltd is a leading producer of silane terminated polymers, and high-performance têxtile coating and finishing solution provider. Risun Polymer Canada (part of Risun Polymer International Co. Ltd.) is a polymeric material innovation company located in Hamilton, Ontario. We are seeking an enthusiastic R&D scientist with expertise in synthesis (polymers or small molecules) to develop innovative solutions for waterproof, oil-resistant, antimicrobial têxtile coating and finishing tasks, and work in the areas of silane-terminated polymers to develop polymeric additives to improve the performance of STP-based adhesives and sealants.

(We are currently renovating our R&D laboratories and manufacturing plant; our R&D chemists are temporarily working in BI labs at McMaster University before the renovation completion)

**DUTIES**:

- Reporting to R&D director, you will carry out product development, optimize, and scale new polymers and improve existing ones for têxtile coating and finishing, and polymeric additives to improve the performance of STP-based adhesives and sealants.
- Work closely with a team of Scientists, Engineers, and Technologist/Technicians within R&D and manufacturing teams.
- Identify customers’ needs and formulate project goals and outcomes.
- Write up technical reports and procedures, generate and maintain standard operation procures.

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Master’s degree in polymer synthesis from a university of recognized standing.
- Minimum of 3+ years relevant experience.
- Experience in materials for adhesives and têxtile coating, designing, preparing, formulations development, processing, and testing.
- Experiences in materials, surface/interface characterization techniques.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as a team-oriented mindset for collaborative research, are critical.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

**Salary**: $45,000.00-$60,000.00 per year

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location